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Ashton Gontshi Primary School

Public primary school · Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Ashton Gontshi Primary School is a public primary school in Kwanobuhle, Kariega. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Ashton Gontshi Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Ashton Gontshi Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

140
Learners
4
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ashton Gontshi Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Ashton Gontshi Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Ashton Gontshi Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ashton Gontshi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton Gontshi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Ashton Gontshi Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ashton Gontshi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton Gontshi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Ashton Gontshi Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ashton Gontshi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton Gontshi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Ashton Gontshi Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ashton Gontshi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton Gontshi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Ashton Gontshi Primary School's 140, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

And within Kariega itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Uitenhage Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,338 learners against Ashton Gontshi Primary School's 140, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ashton Gontshi Primary School, 1,275 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ashton Gontshi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton Gontshi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,249 learners against Ashton Gontshi Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ashton Gontshi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton Gontshi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,233 learners against Ashton Gontshi Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ashton Gontshi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ashton Gontshi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Ashton Gontshi Primary School's 140, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ashton Gontshi Primary School for 2027

Ashton Gontshi Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Mdledle Street, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242
Postal
P O Box 4004, Kwanobuhle, 6230
Telephone
041 978 5065
EMIS number
200100042

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ashton Gontshi Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Ashton Gontshi Primary School directly, on 041 978 5065, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ashton Gontshi Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Ashton Gontshi Primary School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ashton Gontshi Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Kariega besides Ashton Gontshi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ashton Gontshi Primary School?
Ashton Gontshi Primary School reported 140 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Ashton Gontshi Primary School?
No. Ashton Gontshi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ashton Gontshi Primary School a public or private school?
Ashton Gontshi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ashton Gontshi Primary School?
You can call 041 978 5065. It is located at 1 Mdledle Street, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242.
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